Mel'S Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Mel'S Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup carrot, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup celery, diced; 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 3 cups cooked chicken, roughly chopped (this is about 3 chicken breasts cooked); 1 (4 1/4 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, with seasoning packet; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 cup half-and-half, low-fat; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup carrot, sliced thinly
1/4 cup celery, diced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups cooked chicken, roughly chopped (this is about 3 chicken breasts cooked)
1 (4 1/4 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, with seasoning packet
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup half-and-half, low-fat
1 cup 1% low-fat milk

1
In a large soup pot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots and celery and continue sauteeing for another 3-4 minutes or until veggies are softened.
2
Add broth and chicken to the pot and increase heat to bring the mixture just to boiling then stir in rice but NOT the seasoning packet - keep that aside. Cover and reduce heat to low and continue to cook and stir occasionally.
3
In a measure cup, combine pepper and flour.
4
In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the contents of the seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture to form a roux. Whisk constantly.
5
Whisk in the half and half and the milk a little at a time until fully incorporated and smooth and continue cooking and whisking for 5 minutes until mixture is thickened.
6
Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cover and cook over a medium low heat until heated through and broth is thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Makes approximately 10 cups of soup. Depending on the size bowl and serving you can easily feed 4-6 people.

1333

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 cup carrot, sliced thinly, and more.

Yes, Mel'S Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mel'S Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

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